The Baldwin grand piano, which can be heard on “ Layla » as well as on albums by the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd, is sold at auction.
The piano that can be heard on “ Layla » by Derek & The Dominos is for sale. Eaton & Brennan Auctions' Hit Factory Collection auction, which opened Thursday, features items from the famous New York studio, including the Baldwin grand piano from the hit ” Layla » from 1970.
“ The piano bears many marks from its use by legendary musicianswe can read in the description of Eaton & Brennan Auctions. It is featured in a documentary about legendary music producer Tom Dowd, who specifically identifies this instrument. Dowd, a famous figure in the music industry, praised this piano as his favorite for recording, and even expressed a desire to take it with him wherever he went. »
The Baldwin piano was originally located at Criteria Studios in Miami (where “ Layla » was recorded) before Hit Factory bought it in the 1990s. The piano can be heard on albums recorded at Criteria, as well as the studio half of Eat a Peach from the Allman Brothers Band, Young, Black and Gifted by Aretha Franklin, Street Survivors by Lynyrd Skynyrd, 461 Ocean Boulevard by Eric Clapton, and many more.
“ This Baldwin grand piano is not just an instrument, it's an essential part of southern rock history, particularly in the 1970scontinues the auction house. Remarkably, it's still in perfect working order and sounds as amazing as it did decades ago. »
Other items being auctioned by Hit Factory include items from the “ last session » by John Lennon during the recording of Double Fantasygold and platinum records from the RIAA, and much more.
